Infant & Preschool Teachers

The Gardner School; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Childcare tuition discount

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Gardner School of Braintree is seeking passionate Infant & Preschool Teachers to join our team in a state-of-the-art learning environment. You will lead classrooms with creativity, care, and excellence, and mentor assistants while upholding our core values of Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference.

We offer competitive pay ranging from $21.25 to $26.25 per hour, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, tuition discounts, paid holidays, and

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 9+ months of previous experience with children.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Strong communication with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity, care, and excellence.
• Mentor assistant teachers and model The Gardner School’s core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a Difference.
• Build meaningful relationships with families and children.
• Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that spark curiosity.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Mentoring others

English communication

Observation & assessment

Safety compliance

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s in Elementary/ECE

EEC Certification

High School diploma + EEC Certification

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.We're Hiring EEC Certified Teachers at The Gardner School of Braintree!The Gardner School of Braintree is seeking passionate, qualified Teachers to join our Team. If you're dedicated to early childhood education and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, state-of-the-art learning environment, we'd love to hear from you!We have an exciting opportunity for Infant & Preschool Teachers working in our State-of-the-Art facility. At The Gardner School of Braintree, we believe learning begins with love — for children, for teaching, and for making a difference. Join our passionate, professional team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated every day.What You’ll Do:Lead and inspire your classroom with creativity, care, and excellenceMentor assistant teachers and model The Gardner School’s core values: Children First, Trust, Innovation, and Make a DifferenceBuild meaningful relationships with families and childrenPlan engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that spark curiosityMaintain safety, compliance, and a joyful classroom environmentWhat We Offer:Competitive Pay: The pay range for this position is $21.25-$26.25 per hour, based on education and experienceComprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) with company match; childcare tuition discount; paid holidays; and professional development opportunitiesCareer Growth: Opportunities for advancement within our growing organizationQualifications:Education/Certification:Associates or Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or related degree and 9+ months of previous experience working with children (preferred), or High School diploma with EEC Certification and 36+ months of previous experience working with children.Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)Experience:1+ years of early childhood education experience (lead or co-lead experience preferred)Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements:Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. (Required)Regular and reliable attendance.Intermediate PC skills and proficiency with general administrative tasks. (Required)Active engagement throughout the day including standing, sitting on the floor, bending, and lifting up to ~60 lbs.Ability to fulfill cognitive and interpersonal aspects of a classroom leadership including speaking, hearing, reading, writing, focusing attention, and building relationshipsAbility to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently, sufficient to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff, implement curriculum and safety procedures, and complete written reports.Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.The Gardner School extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.